El Topo (1970)
The definitive cult spaghetti western
El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
Director: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Western
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: December 18, 1970
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Alejandro Jodorowsky - El Topo
- Brontis Jodorowsky - Son of El Topo
- Mara Lorenzio - Marah / The Woman
- David Silva - The Colonel
- Paula Romo - Desconocida
- Jacqueline Luis - Mujercita
- Robert John - Adult Son of El Topo
- Héctor Martínez - Maestro 1
- Juan José Gurrola - Maestro 2
- Víctor Fosado - Maestro 3
Screenplay
Music: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Cinematography: Rafael Corkidi
Editing: Federico Landeros
Production: Producciones Panicas
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Budget: $400,000
Original Language: es
Themes
Spaghetti Western, Grand Epic Adventures and Voyages of Discovery, Crossing the Desert: Struggle Under the Sands, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
mass murder, symbolism, mystic, surreal, symbol, god, confrontation, desert, religious cult, gunfighter, journey, spiritual quest, underground cavern, mystical, totem
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El Topo about?
- El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
- Who directed El Topo?
- El Topo was directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky.
- Who stars in El Topo?
- El Topo stars Alejandro Jodorowsky, Brontis Jodorowsky, Mara Lorenzio, David Silva, Paula Romo, Jacqueline Luis.
- How long is El Topo?
- El Topo has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is El Topo?
- El Topo is a Adventure, Drama, Western film.
- What is the Filmori rating for El Topo?
- El Topo has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of El Topo?
- El Topo had a budget of $400,000.
- Where was El Topo produced?
- El Topo was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of El Topo?
- The themes of El Topo include: Spaghetti Western, Grand Epic Adventures and Voyages of Discovery, Crossing the Desert: Struggle Under the Sands, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.